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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23 and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom fear whenever someone gossips to him about the murder?
(a) He fears he will be accused of the murder.
(b) He fears the person is hinting Tom knows something.
(c) He fears the doctor's ghost will rise up.
(d) He fears Muff Potter will not be convicted.

2. What do Joe and Tom feel guilty about?
(a) keeping secrets from their parents
(b) taking the raft
(c) stealing food from their homes
(d) robbing a boat on the river

3. What does Tom ask Becky?
(a) to go steady
(b) to meet him on the weekend
(c) to be engaged
(d) to run away with him

4. At first, what does Potter think gave him away?
(a) Potter thinks the doctor has recovered and accused him.
(b) Potter thinks Injun Joe has accused him.
(c) Potter thinks someone saw him running from the scene.
(d) Potter thinks his footprints were found at the graveyard.

5. When Tom beats up the strange boy, what does he tell the boy to holler to make him stop?
(a) "You win!"
(b) "Nuff!"
(c) "I give!"
(d) "Uncle!"

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tom give a dose of tonic to?

2. Why does Tom decide to run away?

3. What does Tom steal as he goes out to play after whitewashing the fence?

4. How many tickets are needed to earn a prize?

5. Why does Becky miss school?

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